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Isaac Barrón oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-03-27

Description

Oral history interview with Isaac Barrón conducted by Maribel Estrada Calderón and Claytee D. White on March 27, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Isaac Barrón was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. His father entered the United States as a Bracero. Barrón attended Rancho High School and earned his bachelor's degree in secondary education from UNLV. He currently teaches history at Rancho High School and serves as North Las Vegas' Councilman. In this oral history, Barrón recalls his youth in North Las Vegas, navigating the presence of gangs, and his path to being a community activist and advocate for North Las Vegas youth. He has led volunteer efforts for community improvement projects, including the plans for a new public library. He holds the distinction of being the first Latinx member of the North Las Vegas City Council and Southern Nevada's first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tempore. In 2013, he was elected to represent Ward 1 and was reelected for a second term in April 2017. He discusses being Mexican American, the Coalition of Pan American Organizations, the Hispanic Student Union, the Bracero Program, and Rancho High School.

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Hillary Schieve (City of Reno, Mayor) oral history interview conducted by Kelliann Beavers: transcript

Date

2022-09-21

Description

From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Elected official interviews file. Note: Hillary Schieve's first name is misspelled in the transcript.

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Family Group Record-568, Syphus Family, printout

Date

1992-01-06

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains documents containing the Syphus Family Group Record.

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David Sinclair (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) oral history interview conducted by Kelliann Beavers and Peter Grema: transcript

Date

2022-03-31

Description

From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Education sector interviews file.

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Loreta C. Monson interview, March 1, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1979, Jon J. Howard interviewed Loreta Monson (b. April 10, 1904 in Egypt, Idaho) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Monson speaks about coming to Las Vegas, the layout of the city and Fremont Street. Moreover, Monson talks about the Mormon church in Las Vegas, politicians and Nellis Air Force Base. Lastly, Monson discusses leisure activities, recreational activities such as fishing, and the Old Ranch.

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Transcript of Interview with Merna Dennison by Ken Pyatt, March 1, 1980

Date

1980-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1980, Ken Pyatt interviewed his grandmother, Merna Dennison (born September 9th, 1917 in Blanding, Utah) in her home in Henderson, Nevada. During the interview, Merna pinpoints Cashman Field as a landmark of Las Vegas. She recalls the Helldorado Parade as one of Nevada’s biggest annual celebrations in which her family attended and participated on numerous occasions. She mentions serving on the Clark County School Board and discusses the growth of the city of Las Vegas, particularly the development and expansion of both McCarran Airport and the Strip.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 16, 1998

Date

1998-03-16

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 28 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 27, 1997

Date

1997-10-27

Description

Includes meeting agenda, minutes, and dress codes. CSUN Session 27 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 13, 1990

Date

1990-09-13

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 20 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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